Are there known problems with the MINI Cooper 1.5 crankshaft bearings?

My wife's 2015 MINI Cooper 1.5 is due for its first service.The dealership have informed us that there is an issue with the crankshaft bearings and they will carry out the necessary work. This is not a...

Should I get my Honda CR-V serviced sooner than my service plan requires?

We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least oil and filter changes but is at 12,500 miles...

What problems should I look out for on my 10 year old BMW?

I own 57 plate BMW 335i M sport Touring with 65k miles on the clock. We are the second owners of the car which we acquired from a main dealer 4 years ago. We do 5k miles a year hence the choice of a fun...

Should Citroen contribute to cambelt failure bill?

Broken cam belt on 9 yr old car 109000 miles caused engine damage... car serviced for last 2 years by good independent garage but no recommendation was made by them to replace belt even though 2 services...

In-car service reminders - do manufacturers set them?

Can car manufacturers force a visit to dealer to reset service reminder? I'm told I need it resetting at a main dealer even though there is the procedure in the owners handbook saying how to do it. The...

Late service on car I'm interested in buying - should I still go for it?

I'm interested in buying a 2013 Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP. It was last serviced at 25000m in Feb 2015, and has now done 46000m. The selling dealer is offering to service it, but I'm concerned about the fact...

How do I cure Fiesta misfire?

My wife's Fiesta was slightly lagging a bit on take off so I gave the car a service, the usual like oil air filter plugs. After installing the plugs the car was misfiring. So I have done a full check on...

Diesel bug in BMW 7 Series - any advice?

I have been told by my BMW dealer after spending £1000 that the reason my car stops running is that I have a diesel bug that has damaged the high pressure fuel pump and now has put small bits of metal...

Saab servicing - should I stick with the main dealer?

I own a 2006 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid Automatic 150PS model. With only one Saab dealership left in Ireland, should I keep main dealer service? Would other garages have Saab diagnostic equipment. I also seem to...

Poor servicing by main Land Rover dealer

I've allways had my Freelander serviced at main dealer. Just had 90k service at local garage and found probably air filter not been previously replaced and oil filter impossible to remove without damaging...